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Your Guide to Dining Locally
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Permit No. 440 Sterling, IL 61081
Take part for a chance to win your share of $1,400 in local restaurant gift cards!
See pages 5 & 6 for details. Photo provided by Triple P BBQ in Dixon
A PUBLICATION
Casual, Local Dining 815.632.3773
14 E 3rd St • Downtown Sterling Tues-Sat 11am-8pm • Closed Sun & Mon
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Delicious Food Great Service Affordable Pricing Full Service Restaurant with liquor/wine/beer • Handicapped Accessible • Daily Specials • Enjoy Gaming powered by Gold Rush Gaming
$5 OFF $25 PURCHASE Must be 21 or older to game.
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If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)
Visit our Dixon Location
DINE IN OR TO GO 1 COUPON PER ORDER PER DAY EXCLUDES ALCOHOL
Exp. 10/31/22
Your Neighborhood Bar & Grill
New Menus Available (815) 718-3155 or info@smokedonthird.com Corporate Events Breakfast Meetings Funeral Luncheons Family Gatherings
Must be 21 or older to game. No purchase necessary. One coupon per person. Offer valid to the first 50 customers. Management reserves all rights. Redeem this coupon to receive $5 Match Play at Smoked on 3rd in Sterling, IL. Match Play must be played in video gaming terminals and is offered and provided exclusively by Smoked on 3rd in Sterling, IL. One match play per person per day. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). Exp. 10/31/22
$5 MATCH PLAY
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Gift Card Giveaway
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Dine in at 5 participating restaurants and you can be entered into a monthly drawing to win a share of $1,400 in local restaurant gift cards.
DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS
Take the Taste Passport (found on page 6) to a participating Taste restaurant and have a member of management staff sign to verify you dined in at their restaurant. Once you have 5 signatures, return your completed Taste Passport to: The Telegraph, Attn: Jill Reyna 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021
8 COLD CRAFT BEERS ON TAP
Winners will be drawn monthly from January - December 2022. Winner will be contacted by phone and email. Participant can only win once. Entries will remain in the drawing for the entire year. No copies or forgeries accepted.
5 GAMING MACHINES Amusement Area Featuring A Amus Dart Board | Shuffle Board Pool Table Classic Games Including Pac Man
337 N Main Avenue | Milledgeville (815) 225-7714 Monday-Saturday 11am-1:30 • 5pm-9pm www.millwheeltavern.com 4
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NAME: __________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________ PHONE: _________________________________________ Visit 5 establishments, receive a management signature then mail this page back to: The Telegraph, Attn: Jill Reyna, 113 S. Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021
RESTAURANT NAME
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Wally's is the PLAYce to be! Try our signature drink “The Filthy Marilyn”
MANAGEMENT SIGNATURE
ALLEY LOOP SALOON & DELI......................................... 34 _____________________________________________________ BRICK BLOCK PUB........................................................... 32_____________________________________________________ CHUCK’S GRUB................................................................ 29_____________________________________________________ CURATE KITCHEN.................................................... 30 & 31_____________________________________________________
Stop by Route 40 Cafe to try one of your new favorites!
DEPOT TAP........................................................................ 39_____________________________________________________ HAPPY JOE’S PIZZA & ICE CREAM................................ 32_____________________________________________________ LIL’ SMOKED BAR & GRILL....................................42 & 43_____________________________________________________ LONG BRANCH SALOON................................................. 37_____________________________________________________ MOM’S DINER.................................................................. 35_____________________________________________________ NICKS TAP................................................................ 20 & 21_____________________________________________________ NORTH END LIQUOR............................................... 10 & 11_____________________________________________________ SMOKED ON 3RD........................................................ 2 & 3_____________________________________________________ THE BREAK ROOM PUB-N-GRUB...........................18 & 19_____________________________________________________ THE CROOKED ROOF...............................................14 & 15_____________________________________________________
6 S Washington St Milledgeville (815) 225-5565
FREE ONION RING APPETIZER & $5 MATCH PLAY
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THE FACTORY PUB-N-GRUB................................... 16 & 17_____________________________________________________ THE HAPPY SPOT............................................................. 38_____________________________________________________ THE MILL WHEEL TAVERN................................................ 4_____________________________________________________ THE POLO ROOM............................................. 26, 27 & 44_____________________________________________________
Must be 21 or older to game. No purchase necessary. One coupon per person. Management reserves all rights. Redeem this coupon to receive a free onion ring appetizer and $5 Match Play ay Wally’s Playce. Match Play must be played in video gaming terminals. Onion ring appetizer and Match Play are offered and provided exclusively by Wally’s Playce. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). Expires 10/31/22
THE PRECINCT........................................................24 & 25_____________________________________________________ THE RAILSIDE BAR & GRILL....................................... 8 & 9_____________________________________________________ TRIPLE P BBQ.............................................. 12, 13, 22 & 23_____________________________________________________ WILLY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT................................... 33 _____________________________________________________
The above list includes all participating Taste Passport Restaurants.
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Banquet Room seats up to 200
Regular Menu Available Sun & Wed 11am-7:45 Thur-Sat 11am-8:45 Mon & Tues Closed
207 S. BUTLER, NELSON, IL SM-ST1930190
815-251-4633
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Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).
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Lunch & Dinner Served Daily till 9pm. No orders taken after 8:45.
1/2 PRICE
APPETIZER with the purchase of 2 ENTREES. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Dine in only. Exp 10/31/22
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DRIVE-UP WINDOW Hours: Mon - Thur 9am - 10pm | Fri. & Sat 9am - 1am | Sun 12pm - 1am
DAILY DAIL DA ILY IL Y
CRAFT BEER - ON TAP OR CHOOSE SPECIALS FROM OVER 20 CRAFT BOTTLES DRINK
Lunch Lunc Lu nchh Se nc Serv Served rved rv ed MONDAY FRIDAY 11AM - 2PM
206 W Miller Road • Sterling
(815) 625-7852
DRIVE-UP WINDOW
Hours: Mon - Thur 9am - 10pm | Fri. & Sat 9am - 1am | Sun 12pm - 1am
BOXCAR AR WEEKLY W KL SPECIALS SP IALS
MONDAY:
Birria Tacos
SERVED 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Patty Melt with Double Cheese Served with French Fries or Cup of Soup
TUESDAY: Chef’s Choice/Soup of the Day WEDNESDAY: Chef’s Choice/Soup of the Day THURSDAY: Gyro Served with French Fries or Cup of Soup ***Homemade Tzatziki Sauce***
FRIDAY:
Fish N Chips Battered and Fried & Our Very Own Fish Sandwich with Tarter & Lemon Served with French Fries or Cup of Soup
206 W Miller Road • Sterling
(815) 625-7852
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SMOKED BBQ AT IT’S FINEST ALL MEATS ARE SLOWED COOKED DAILY!
BRISKET BRISTEK • PULLED PORK • RIBS • CHICKEN
Let Us Host or Cater
Your Next Event! Allow us to provide your catering, whether it’s in-house or your choice venue
The Possibilities Are Endless! Weddings • Reunions • Birthdays Corporate Events • Baby Showers Gender Reveal • Parties Call or email Jennifer to get your customized catering quote or if you prefer, complete our online form.
PLAY SLOTS & WIN BIG HERE!
(815) 306-8040 • jenniferhail@triplebbq.com
Triple P Must be 21 or older to game. If you or 3312 W Rock Falls Road • Rock Falls someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling www.triplepbbq.com 1-800-GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)
(815) 625-7138
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Catering
3312 W Rock Falls Road • Rock Falls 815-306-8040 • www.triplebbq.com The Taste 2021-2022
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everybody welcome!
CHECKOUT THE MENU!
Downright ious! Delic Char-Grilled
BURGERS FULL BAR & A
Ton of Craft Beers
BEER Garden
FUN, COZY
Environment
MUSIC
on the Weekends!
Handmade PIZZAS
Specialty
MENU ITEMS
Local
STEAKS & CHOPS
109 E. Carroll St., Lanark IL | Tues. - Sun. 11am-9pm or so 815-493-6838 | thecrookedroof.com 14
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Great Food. Friendly Service.
Experience big taste in an unforgettable place!
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Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)
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103 West 3rd Street 1 Sterling, IL 61081 815-548-9550 Kitchen Open: Monday- Saturday 11am-9pm
1/2 Price
appetizer with the purchase of a basket Dine ne in only only. 1 coupon per table table. SM-ST1929486
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the break room pub-n-grub
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Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
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• APPETIZERS • WINGS • PIZZA • NACHOS • SANDWICHES • BURGERS • CHICKEN • SALADS • BLOODY MARYS
½ PRICE APPETIZER the break room pub-n-grub
Dine in only. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
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COMING SOON!
We will be serving lunches Monday- Friday 11am-2pm W
Taco Wednesdays MENU
INCLUDES:
PLAY SLOTS
& WIN BIG HERE AT NICK’S!
THURSDAY
SPECIALS
2 3
$
Domestics
$
Wells
Beef Tacos Burritos
BREAKFAST
Tostadas
EVERY
Loaded Nachos
SERVED Saturday
7am-11am
11pm-8pm Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counselling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)
1301 PROPHETSTOWN RD., ROCK FALLS • (815) 626-1470
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ALL MEATS ARE SLOW COOKED DAILY! Brisket • Pulled Pork • Ribs • Chicken
1600 Miller St. • Dixon
(815) 677-9030 www.triplepbbq.com
PLAY SLOTS & WIN BIG HERE!
Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537) SM-ST1929974
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rved Lunch Se Mon-Fri 11am-2pm
Daily Lunch Specials
113 East 3rd Street >> Sterling, IL 815.622.4078
GAMING
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DAILY DRINK SPECIALS MONDAY $7.50 Domestic Pitchers TUESDAY Chip Redemption Day $1.00 off any drink with any bar chips from anywhere WEDNESDAY $2 PBR, Hamms & Old Style Cans THURSDAY $2.75 Craft or Import Beer draft or bottle FRIDAY Mix & Match Bucket of Bottle Beers
113 East 3rd Street • Sterling, IL SM-ST1930194
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THE POLO ROOM 712 N. Division Ave • Polo, IL
815-946-2886
DINE IN OR CARRY OUT
Credit & Debit Cards Accepted
Try One of Our Adult Slushies! A dult S lushies!
Friday Nights
5PM-7PM (reservations appreciated) 1st Friday: Meat Loaf w/Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables
Open Thursdays thru Saturdays 5pm - 1 am 5pm 1am
Free Local Delivery
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2nd Friday: St. Louis Ribs w/Baked Beans and Coleslaw
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3rd Friday: Monthly Prime Rib or Beef
Tenderloin w/ Au Gratin Potatoes and Vegetables 20 (alternating months) 4th Friday: Pork Tenderloin or Breaded Pork Chop w/ Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables 15
**Friday Friday Night Dinner Specials include Fresh Baked Bread Fres Fr eshh Ba es Bake kedd Br ke Brea eadd an ea and Dessert**
Saturday Nights
1st Saturday: Italian Beef w/ Fresh Cut Fries 10 2nd Saturday: Meat Filled Manicotti w/ Cheesy 2n
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$1.25
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Garlic Bread
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3rd Saturday: Orange Chicken or Beef Chop 3r Suey w/ Egg Rolls or Crab Rangoon 4t Saturday: Swedish Meatballs 4th
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Buy 1 entree, get 1 1/2 off Expires 4/30/22
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Cold Drinks / Hot Games
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$1.00
Cans of Miller Lite, Busch, Budweiser & Coors Light
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Friday 5:30 - 7:00 Friday Specials, along with our sandwich and appetizer menu 7:00 -11:00 Karaoke
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Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)
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Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)
1201 E 4th St | (1815) 213-7207
COMING SOON! ALS!!
PECI S R E G T BUR GREA
Live Music Saturday Nights 7:00-10:30
Sterling Moose Family Center 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling (815) 625-0354 www.sterlingmoose726.org SM-ST1932236
APPETIZERS BURGERS, WINGS SANDWICHES
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TRY OUR SIGNATURE "CHUCK WAGON" BURGER
ALL OF OUR FOOD IS HOMEMADE
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Salads • Sandwiches •
g n i r e d r O e n i On l Available Mon-Fri 6:30am-2pm 120 W River Street • Dixon, IL 61021 Check Facebook for updated weekend hours
Open for Breakfast & Lunch
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815.677.7032
www.curatedixon.com
Drive Thru, Eat In, Take Out and
@curatedixon
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ORDER ONLINE AT HAPPYJOES.COM
WILLY’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Authentic Mexican Cuisine
GOOD TIMES TO BE TOGETHER! 109 W. Main St., Morrison 815-772-7840 Mon-Thurs 11am - 9pm Fri & Sat 11am - 10pm Sun 4-9pm
DRIVE THRU AVAILABLE FOR CARRYOUT
Check out our menu on Facebook
Open daily at 11am Closed Wednesdays
105 W Main (815) 772-8022
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Tuesday-Saturday Open at 4 T Sundays & Mondays closed
Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
3210 W. 4th Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-0401
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Craft Beer on Tap!
PLAY SLOTS & WIN BIG Daily Lunch & HERE! Dinner Specials
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80 S Hennepin Dixon (815) 288-9335
BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY!
BAR, GRILL & GOOD TIMES
Dine in • Take Out Play Slots & Win Big Here! Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537)
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Online Ordering Available
Eggs Benedict Omelettes Skillets Waffles Toast Crepes Omelettes • Skillets • Waffles • French ToastPancakes • Crepes French • Paninis • Salads PaninisBurgers Salads• Fresh Burgers Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice & Lemonade Squeezed Orange Juice & Lemonade
BREAKFAST & LUNCH • GIFT CERTIFICATES
23 E. 3RD ST., STERLING • (815) 622-9007 WWW.MOMSDINER.MENU TUES-SUN 7AM-2PM
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DAILY SPECIALS
Regular Menu Served along with the Daily Specials
TUESDAY
Mexican Food night featuring all of your favorites.
WEDNESDAY
All You Can Eat Wings Family Style Chicken
THURSDAY
Beef Brisket & Ribs
FRIDAY
DRINK SPECIALS TUESDAY
Margaritas & Corona
WEDNESDAY $1 Drafts
THURSDAY
$2 Domestic Bottles & Cans
Fish Night
SATURDAY
Steak Night
SUNDAY
Family Style Chicken & Spaghetti
UR TRY ONE OF O S U WORLD FAMO
FLAVORED MARTINIS
55 S. East Ave. • Amboy • (815) 857-3486
Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-9pm Friday & Saturday 5pm-10pm, Closed Monday
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NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & RESTAURANT Experience the excellent food, friendly service and great value that have made us a neighborhood favorite for over 2 decades!
Try our Famous Chicken today!
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Check out our new menu items
DEPOT TAP 49 S. East Ave. Amboy (815) 857-3555
FREE
Order of Onion Rings With the Purchase of 2 Dinners.
1667 Hoover Rd. Deer Grove (815) 438-5282
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Expires 10/31/22
Must be 21 or older to game. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) SM-ST1934346
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“A Little Bit of Irish...A Whole Lot of Fun” Featuring Fine Mexican Food & American Favorites
SERVING LUNCH LUNC NC CH & DINNER
A Few of Kelly’s Specialties:
Princeton
250 Backbone Road East (815) 872-3500 Major credit cards welcome
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Great Steak! Great Fun!
• Burgers • Buffalo Wings • Appetizer Combo Platter Guacanachos • Potato Soup • Flautas • Enchiladas Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail
Don’t Forget To Try An Award Winning
Kelly’s Margarita
Share the fun of turning your choice of one of our nine cuts of USDA Choice Beef- or our fresh Daily Seafood Selection - into the mouthwatering masterpiece only you can prepare.
We feature Guinness, Harp & Craft Beers on Tap. Also serving Specialty Cocktails
Every Prime Quarter entree comes with our generous All You Can Eat Salad Bar, Baked Potato and our famous Texas Toast.
218 Locust, Sterling, IL
Restaurant Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm Friday 11am-10pm; Saturday 10am-10pm Bar Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 8am-1am
This is how great fun, food and friends come together! “Grill your own” ...tonight! SM-ST1936876
For Carryout call 815-625-9720 or 815-625-7969 www.kellysinc.com
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ENJOY LOCAL, CASUAL DINING
At your Neighborhood Bar & Grill!
609 Depot Ave., Dixon (815) 677-9867
Monday -
Locally Owned and Operated Thursday 4pm-8pm • Friday - Sunday
11am - 9pm
Dine in • Carry Out • Drive thru • Curbside
5 OFF $ 25 PURCHASE $
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MATCH PLAY
Offer valid for the first 50 customers. Must be 21 or older to game. No purchase necessary. One coupon per person per day. Management reserves all rights. No copies accepted. Redeem this coupon to receive $5 Match Play at Lil’ Smoked. Match Play must be played in video gaming terminals and is offered and provided exclusively by Lil’ Smoked. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling, and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). Expires 10/31/22
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